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I'm at the Houston Authors Bash Today!

I'll be there from 10 - 3 signing my books!
Come by and say "Hi!"

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I'm Over at "Celebrate With a Book" Today!

I'm over at "Celebrate With a Book" today! Come find out a little bit about my writing process, and also for a chance to win a free ebook and a $5 Amazon gift card!

Now Available in Print! A FAERIE'S TALE, a Sensuous Contemporary Fantasy Romance

A FAERIE'S TALE
Sensuous Contemporary Fantasy Romance
Word Count:  52.7K
$3.99 e / $9.99 p

"Mommy, tell me a story.  A fairy story."

Jill has a very real fairy story to tell her daughter.  Actually she has two: the one she recites at bedtime and the one that is the truth.

Once upon a time there was a faerie whose life was contained in the forest lands of northern Maine. But when unscrupulous loggers began to cut down the trees which were the lifeblood of her people, she was ordered to take human form and find a way to stop them by using human means.

Caine York worked for the US Forestry Service. The last thing he needed was a tree rights activist like Jill Lattimer tagging along. Yet as the days went by he found himself unable to resist the woman's uninhibited spirit.

Unfortunately, Jill was also finding herself falling in love with the forest ranger. The human forest ranger. A man her people would never allow her to be with once they found out.

She would soon find herself fighting to stay with the man who had captured her heart, just as Caine would struggle to have the woman he cannot live without. Together they will fight to keep their beloved woods safe from deforestation, knowing that sooner or later one of them would have to lose everything they held dear.

Warning:  Contains horrendous weather, big bad humans, lightning from a stick, sex with wings, explosions, drone surveillance, barefoot nymphs, gunfire, and one very recalcitrant child.

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Shawna Reppert Returns as My Guest Author Tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio

Shawna Reppert returns as my guest author tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio. Come listen as she reads an excerpt from her newest release, Raven's Heart, Book 3 of the Ravensbood Series.

Show time is 11 pm et/ 10 pm ct
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The reformed dark mage Corwyn Ravenscroft, Raven, has finally found his place in the world. He has a fiancé, friends, and meaningful work. Yet a shadow hangs over everything. His former master, the darkest and most powerful mage of their time, the man he betrayed, the man he thought he had killed, still lives. 

William is determined to destroy everyone and everything Raven ever loved.

Will Raven find a way to defeat him, once and for all? Or will he see the life he has built crumble around him as William rises once again to threaten the Three Communities, perhaps even the world?

What's the Most Romantic Book You've Ever Read?

Happy Valentine's Day!

What's the most romantic book you've ever read? See what I and several other of my author friends have to say over at the Here Be Magic blog today, and add yours to the list! 

Insect Wings Made to Look Like Flowers by Seb Janiak

Photos of insect wings manipulated to look like blooming flowers by Paris-based fine art photographer Seb Janiak. This series entitled Mimesis, a Greek word meaning imitation, was created without any special effects or retouching using only techniques from analog photography, namely superimposition and photomontage.

Mimicry is a survival technique developed by animals during the course of their evolution and involves various morphological, physiological, ecological and ethological aspects. The term also covers all types of camouflage used by species to ensure concealment from predators and avoid being seen by humans.

Now's Your Chance to Get HALF OFF All Romance Audiobooks!

50% Off all Romances sitewide!*

*This special 50% offer is for Audible members only and is valid only on the Audible U.S. site. The offer applies to audiobooks on the Audible U.S. site as of February 9, 2016 that are classified as Romance. Audiobooks that are in the pre-order stage are not included. Sale ends February 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM PT.

To see which of my books are available in audio format, click here!

Whimsical Artwork by Sarah-BK on Deviant Art

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It's a Read Your Valentine Book Party! Come and Join Us on Facebook for Giveaways, Book Talk, and Fun!

20 authors. Books galore. Come and Join us for giveaways, book talk and fun!

Here's the link: 
https://www.facebook.com/events/794856473993001/ 

Authors to include:
Jo Vanz, Stella Price, Bianca Sommerland, Tilly Greene, Julie Morgan, JoLynne Valerie, Marianne Morea, Michelle Spiva, Tonya Plank, Gracen Miller, Meda White, Evelyn Leaderman, Tonya Ramagos, Sheri Lyn, Kay Margaret, Lane McFarland, T. Lynne Tolles, Linda Mooney, Christine Ashworth, and Maria Bernard

NOTE! ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN!

10am: Tilly Greene
11am: Sheri Lyn
Noon: Bianca Sommeland
1pm:Lane McFarland
2pm: Tonya Ramagos
3pm: T. Lynne Tolles
4pm: Jo Vanz
5pm: Linda Mooney - Me!
6pm: Stella Price
6:30pm: Kay Margaret
7pm:Marianne Morea
7:30pm: Julie Morgan
8pm: Michelle Spiva
8:30pm: JoLynne Valerie
9pm:Maria Bernard (by proxy)
9:30pm: Gracen Miller
10pm:Christine Ashworth
10:30pm:Meda White
11pm: Tonya Plank
Midnight: Evelyn Lederman

New! THE GIFTING, Star Girl Book 2, a Sensuous Sci-Fi Romance Novel

New!

THE GIFTING
Book 2 of the Star Girl Series
Sensuous Sci-Fi Romance
Word Count: 61K
$3.99 e

Her world had sent her into space to die. Now it wants her back to make sure she does.

Six months after Sah'Reena's arrival, a strange object crash lands on Earth. A device she's positive came from her home planet, Murrall. At the same time, NASA scientists discover a strange new body orbiting the sun exactly opposite of Earth. It's only when a Deathship appears close to the Johnson Space Center in Houston that she and Robin learn the truth: Murrall was caught up in the same anomaly as her space pod, and has been brought into this solar system.

Once again her life is in jeopardy as her planet wants her back to fulfill the original death sentence placed upon her. But when Robin travels back to Murrall to present himself as her true mate, and to ask them to spare her life, they witness the horrible devastation caused when the planet was ripped from its galaxy.

Knowing it may be his only chance to save the woman he loves, Robin offers a possible solution to save both Sah'Reena and her dying world. But first, he has to prove to everyone that he and the woman he’s taken to wife are compatible by undergoing a proving ceremony.  

Regardless of the outcome, one man is determined to see the powerful Gifted dead, no matter what the cost.

Warning: Contains rock slides, paint balls, arrogant men in high positions of authority, alien food, see-through tents, skimpy uniforms, in-laws, and a transference of power that shocks both Robin and the woman he loves - a woman who may be the most dangerous creature in the universe.

Excerpt and buy links.

Helen Henderson Returns as my Guest Author Tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio

Helen Henderson returns as my guest author tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio. Come listen as she reads an excerpt from her new release, Hatchling's Mate, Book 3 of The Dragshi Chronicles.

Show time is 11 pm et/ 10 ct

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Talann’s future was far from assured. Although the son of two dragon lords, none of the old ones sang a welcome at his birth. And now years later there was still no sign of the awakening of a twinned dragon soul. From his birth, it was expected he would marry the only other child born to the dragon shifters, the Lady Lexii Beylnea. However, fate had other intentions. Talann and Lexii could not stand to be together.

Haldric hated all shifters but one—Lady Lexii, whom he meant to possess at any cost. His one tool to achieve both his goals meant risking all. Although his uncle, known to his followers as the Parant, possessed the ability to turn men and women into his willing slaves, the older man was as apt to turn on friend as foe.

Pledged to protect Lexii until the dragon lord’s intended mate appears, Glyn must fight to keep hidden the secret no one could never learn.

Destinies collide as fate decrees secrets be revealed and plans of men and dragon lord alike twist in the web of time. The freedom of the skies comes with a price.

Six on Sunday - THE GIFTING

Six paragraphs from The Gifting, Star Girl Book 2, a sensuous sci-fi romance:

1.     Sah'Reena paused, unmoving. Robin knew what she was doing. She was tuning her extraordinary senses to catch any sound or vibration that would alert her to the next barrage. The one thing she was forbidden to do was to erect a defensive shield. The training sessions were meant to keep her senses and skills razor sharp, and throwing up a protective barrier would defeat the purpose.

2.     "I'm associating the fact that the woman, the alien, Sah'Reena, holds a power reportedly so great that she could destroy this planet with a wave of her hands." Foxx raised his eyes to the director, but the head of the space center remained silent. After a few seconds, the scientist barely nodded, understanding the man would neither deny nor confirm what the news media reported. He continued. "Yet, Dr. Dickenson, who is human and virtually powerless, has taken it upon himself to protect her. To be her conscience, and I'm guessing the safety mechanism that holds her abilities in check."

3.     More gasps drew her attention to the Gifted nearby. Several had fallen to their knees, but their attention was no longer on her. Before she could turn to see what they were looking at, she felt him. He was a wall of energy growing closer and closer as he strode through the fallow field toward her. When he reached her, he drew an arm about her waist. With his other hand, he touched the back of her hand and gently pushed it downward. Without hesitation, she removed her power, releasing them.

4.     Sah’Reena hesitated as she neared the hatch. Something felt…different. Not a good different. One that did not sit well with her. It hovered like a storm cloud, filled with lightning and thunder, and the roar of wind that could unleash destruction at a moment’s notice. Robin told her to always trust her instincts. To trust what her gut, as he put it, told her. He also advised her not to think of this as a homecoming, but more like one of those monthly training sessions she went through, where anything could happen without warning. Returning to Murrall would almost be the same as stepping onto a new world. A world she already knew was filled with danger to both her, and now him.

5.     Before he could call out for help, he was struck at the back of the head. Pain exploded in the center of his brain, followed by darkness. The last thing he was aware of was the sound of a voice snapping orders to the guards.

6.     The streams of energy pooled in the center of his chest, increasing in intensity with every breath. Robin squeezed his eyes shut for a few seconds. When he opened them again, he started in shock at what he saw. No. At how he saw. At how his senses had been altered.

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I'm at DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS Book Signing in San Antonio Today!

I'll be signing my print books!

Come by and say, "Hi!"

Classic Animators Doing Reference Poses

An Incredible Feat of Architecture

The rare book library at Yale University has no windows because the walls are made of translucent marble.

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Now Available in Print! FITS LIKE A GLOVE

Fits Like a Glove
Contemporary Humorous Erotic Romance
by Linda Mooney writing as Carolyn Gregg
Word Count:  17.4K
$1.99 e / $6.99 p

When Charlotte Skye was suddenly thrust into the position of CEO of a company that makes condoms, she discovered her late daddy’s company was about to declare bankruptcy.  It fell on her shoulders to come up with some new and innovative products that would revitalize sales.  All she needed were actual men to do the testing.

Guy Stenson desperately needed the money, and word was this unusual job paid top dollar. But to model and test condoms?

How hard could it be?

Excerpt and buy links.

New Release and Giveaway Tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio! THE GIFTING, Star Girl Book 2

It's a new release and giveaway tonight on "Other Worlds of Romance" on Blog Talk Radio!

Come listen as I read an excerpt from The Gifting, Star Girl, Book 2, a sensuous sci-fi romance novel, and the sequel to The Gifted.

One lucky listener will win a copy!

Show time is 11 pm et/ 10 pm ct

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Her world had sent her into space to die. Now it wants her back to make sure she does.

Six months after Sah'Reena's arrival, a strange object crash lands on Earth. A device she's positive came from her home planet, Murrall. At the same time, NASA scientists discover a strange new body orbiting the sun exactly opposite of Earth. It's only when a Deathship appears close to the Johnson Space Center in Houston that she and Robin learn the truth: Murrall was caught up in the same anomaly as her space pod, and has been brought into this solar system.

Once again her life is in jeopardy as her planet wants her back to fulfill the original death sentence placed upon her. But when Robin travels back to Murrall to present himself as her true mate, and to ask them to spare her life, they witness the horrible devastation caused when the planet was ripped from its galaxy.

Knowing it may be his only chance to save the woman he loves, Robin offers a possible solution to save both Sah'Reena and her dying world. But first, he has to prove to everyone that he and the woman he’s taken to wife are compatible by undergoing a proving ceremony.  

Regardless of the outcome, one man is determined to see the powerful Gifted dead, no matter what the cost.

Warning: Contains dangerous rock slides, paint balls, arrogant men in high positions of authority, alien food, see-through tents, skimpy uniforms, in-laws, and a transference of power that shocks both Robin and the woman he loves - a woman who may be the most dangerous creature in the universe.